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Acropolis

The Acropolis rises above Athens as a reminder of a time when this city was the center of civilization. Climbing the ancient steps, you walk the same path that Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles walked. Here, on this sacred rock 156 meters high, ancient Greeks created temples that defined the concept of beauty for millennia to come.

The Parthenon — Perfection in Stone

The Parthenon isn't just a temple—it's a mathematical equation embodied in marble. Built between 447 and 432 BCE under Phidias's direction, it was dedicated to the goddess Athena. The 46 Doric columns appear perfectly straight, b...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum4 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
30 EUR~30.0 $

€30 from April 2025. EU under 25 free.

Best Time to Visit

Early morning (8am opening) or late afternoon. Spring/fall for mild weather. Avoid midday heat in summer.

Crowd Level

High — many people
Official Website

How to Get There

Metro: Akropoli station (red line M2) — 5 minutes walk to entrance. Also from Monastiraki (M1/M3, 10 min) or Thissio (M1, 15 min) stations. Buses 230, 035, 040, 550 to Acropolis stop. From Syntagma Square — one metro stop away.

Best Photo Spot

From Philopappos Hill at sunset (entire Acropolis). Propylaea at entrance. Erechtheion with Caryatids.

When to Visit

Best Time

AprMayOctNov

Good Time

MarSep

Avoid

JunJulAug

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Not available
Charging
No outlets
Mobile signal
Good

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
Monday08:00 — 17:00
Tuesday08:00 — 17:00
Wednesday08:00 — 17:00
Thursday08:00 — 17:00
Friday08:00 — 17:00
Saturday08:00 — 17:00
Sunday08:00 — 17:00
Note

UNESCO site, Parthenon. Ticket ~€20, combined ~€30 (7 sites). Come at opening! Very hot in summer. Ticket office closes 30min before. Metro: Akropoli.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available

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At 8 AM opening or after 5 PM. Avoid cruise ship days (usually Tue-Thu).

Essential! Stones slippery, many climbs. No heels or flip-flops.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Acropolis

Tickets €30 (from April 2025). Timed entry required. Book at etickets.tap.gr. First/third Sunday free (winter). EU under 25 and under 5 free.

From Philopappos Hill at sunset (entire Acropolis). Propylaea at entrance. Erechtheion with Caryatids.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

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10°Mar
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12°Apr
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21°Jun
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24°Aug
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21°Sep
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17°Oct
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9°Dec
Water temperature
15°
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